Dussehra 2078 Date — Sunday, October 16, 2078
When is Dussehra in 2078? Dussehra 2078 falls on Sunday, October 16, 2078.
Observance: Vijaya Dashami (Dussehra). City calendars may vary slightly by sunrise and amanta or purnimanta tradition — confirm with your local mandir.
Dussehra 2078 — full list of dates
| Observance | Date & day | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Navratri begins — Ghatasthapana | Thu, 6 October 2078 | |
| Maha Ashtami | Fri, 14 October 2078 | |
| Maha Navami | Sat, 15 October 2078 | |
| Vijaya Dashami (Dussehra) | Sun, 16 October 2078 | Main day |
Why we celebrate
Victory of Durga over Mahishasura and Rama over Ravana — triumph of dharma.
How it is celebrated
Durga visarjan, sindoor khela, Ravana effigy burning, Ayudha puja, Vijayadashami processions.
Puja timing
Visarjan and shami puja during Vijay muhurta on Dashami.
Foods & offerings
Feast after visarjan; sweets exchanged.
Rituals
- Final Devi puja and visarjan to water.
- Exchange leaves of shami tree for gold (symbolic).
- Begin new learning or business.
Dussehra dates by year
| Year | Date & day |
|---|---|
| 2077 | Wed, 27 October 2077 |
| 2078 | Sun, 16 October 2078 |
| 2079 | Thu, 5 October 2079 |
| 2080 | Wed, 23 October 2080 |
| 2081 | Sun, 12 October 2081 |
Hindu festivals around Dussehra 2078
- Durga Puja 2078 date — Fri, 14 October 2078
- Sharad Purnima 2078 date — Fri, 21 October 2078
- Karva Chauth 2078 date — Mon, 24 October 2078
- Sharad Navratri 2078 date — Thu, 6 October 2078
- Mahalaya Amavasya 2078 date — Wed, 5 October 2078
- Dhanteras 2078 date — Wed, 2 November 2078
- Naraka Chaturdashi 2078 date — Thu, 3 November 2078
- Diwali 2078 date — Fri, 4 November 2078
- Govardhan Puja 2078 date — Sat, 5 November 2078
- Bhai Dooj 2078 date — Sun, 6 November 2078
- Chhath Puja 2078 date — Fri, 11 November 2078
- Anant Chaturdashi 2078 date — Tue, 20 September 2078
